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IS IT POSSIBLE TO WORK FOR ONE COMPANY IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE?
Posted by Renddy Rose Rodriguez
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2/12/2009 01:00:00 PM
FOR INTERMEDIATE
CONVERSATION PRACTICE:
Andrea: Ben, may I have your opinion on something?
Ben: Sure, what’s up?
Andrea: Well, I have been working in my company five years now, but I have been getting a lot of other job offers. I am really happy where I am now. And to be frank the other job offers aren’t exactly making me jump for joy. The thing is, most of my friends who have worked for one company for as long as I have are starting to move on to other jobs. I don’t know if I should do the same. I am so happy with my company that I think I can work for them forever. Do you think it’s possible?
Ben: I have seen it happen. In fact now that I think about it, my grandfather worked for just one company his entire life. He was always telling us of how well his company treated him. And because he was always motivated to work his output was always excellent. Even if there were younger people applying for his position, the company decided to keep my grandfather because he proved to be such a great asset. So yes, I think it is possible.
Andrea: That’s good to hear. I am suddenly in high spirits.
Questions
What was Andrea’s dilemma?
Who was the person Ben used as an example of a loyal employee?
Would you advise Andrea to move to another company? Why or why not?
What is your opinion on working in one company until retirement?
What do you think should a company do to keep their employee loyal?
What do you think would Andrea probably do after the conversation?
What motivates you to work harder in your company?
Key Expressions
Jump for joy - feel extremely happy
High spirits - feeling of joy and pride
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE:
Andrea: Ben, may I have your opinion on something?
Ben: Sure, what’s up?
Andrea: Well, I have been working in my company five years now, but I have been getting a lot of other job offers. I am really happy where I am now. And to be frank the other job offers aren’t exactly making me jump for joy. The thing is, most of my friends who have worked for one company for as long as I have are starting to move on to other jobs. I don’t know if I should do the same. I am so happy with my company that I think I can work for them forever. Do you think it’s possible?
Ben: I have seen it happen. In fact now that I think about it, my grandfather worked for just one company his entire life. He was always telling us of how well his company treated him. And because he was always motivated to work his output was always excellent. Even if there were younger people applying for his position, the company decided to keep my grandfather because he proved to be such a great asset. So yes, I think it is possible.
Andrea: That’s good to hear. I am suddenly in high spirits.
Questions
What was Andrea’s dilemma?
Who was the person Ben used as an example of a loyal employee?
Would you advise Andrea to move to another company? Why or why not?
What is your opinion on working in one company until retirement?
What do you think should a company do to keep their employee loyal?
What do you think would Andrea probably do after the conversation?
What motivates you to work harder in your company?
Key Expressions
Jump for joy - feel extremely happy
High spirits - feeling of joy and pride
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